Irimushi

炒り蒸し

いりむし

In the production of green tea, fermentation is stopped by heating the freshly harvested tea leaves.

The impact of the process used for this on the taste and ingredients of the tea becomes clear when comparing it to Chinese green teas, which are traditionally roasted in large pans, while in Japan a steaming process is usually used for this purpose.

These steamed Japanese teas are often simply summarised as Sencha. But even among steamed teas, there are differences depending on the strength and duration of the steaming. From the beginning, our partners at Shimodozono Japan have placed great emphasis on tickling the best possible aroma out of each tea on the one hand, and on bringing as many of the valuable ingredients of the fresh tea leaf as possible into the cup and making them available to the body on the other.

In order to achieve this, the steaming processes have been continuously developed and improved over the years. The freshly harvested tea is steamed at 100°C directly in the field.

In the other steaming methods - fukamushi, chuumushi or futsumushi (= asamushi) - the steam is heated to around 100°C.

A special system is used for the Irimushi steaming method, which increases the temperature to around 300°C. The efficiency could be increased so that only very little steam is produced, but the leaves are steamed very evenly. In this way, even leaves with a coarser structure (from later harvests or from cultivars with a less fine leaf structure) can be intensified in flavor and improved in color.

We mainly use Irimushi steaming for Benifuuki, Sencha and Bancha.

Irimushi teas are marked with this symbol on KEIKO tea boxes:

For more info on steaming, see our green tea blog.

Irimushi Tee im KEIKO Shop

Aki Benifuuki - Organic Japanese Green Tea

This Japanese green tea from the autumn picking is very tenderly fermented. It is made from the tea variety "Benifuuki". It is characterised by a high content of the special active ingredient epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG 3). The caffeine content of the autumn picking is comparatively low so that the tea is also suitable for the afternoon. The yellowish, clear cup has a milder aroma than the first two pickings with a gentle citrus note. The bitter constituents contained in the cup only become clearly apparent in taste when prepared strongly and infused for a long time. Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer.

Content: 0.05 kg (€199.00* / 1 kg)

€9.95*

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Aki-Bancha - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Bancha is produced from the pruning after the main harvest, using mainly the larger leaves. For the Aki-Bancha, the unshaded leaves from the pruning of the autumn harvest are used. Aki Bancha is light green in the cup and has a finely tart, refreshing aroma. Because of the low caffeine content of the autumn harvest, the autumn Bancha is also suitable for consumption in the early evening. In Japan, Bancha is often served in restaurants for dinner. An ideal green tea for families and beginners. Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer.

Content: 0.2 kg (€75.00* / 1 kg)

€15.00*

Bancha - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Kabuse Bancha is a green tea speciality made from the pruning of the tea plants after the main harvest, usually after the last harvest in summer or autumn. However, KEIKO Bancha is harvested in spring and processed as carefully as only Sencha or Kabusecha is usually processed. In spring, the leaves contain particularly high levels of theanine, which gives this unusual Bancha a particularly mild, harmonious aroma. It is light green in the cup and an ideal family and beginners green tea. In Japan Bancha is often served in restaurants. Kabusecha Kabusecha is a green tea for which the tea plants are shaded, thus forming a high content of chlorophyll and other active ingredients and at the same time little bitter substances. Their characteristic "shade aroma" is called "ooika". Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer.

Content: 0.05 kg (€150.00* / 1 kg)

€7.50*

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Benifuuki Info Brochure, English

Die Infobroschüre gibt Ihnen eine Übersicht über das KEIKO Benifuuki-Sortiment und die Zubereitung, sowie Infos zu den Inhaltsstoffen dieses spannenden Kultivars.Sprache: Englisch

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Benifuuki Info Leaflet, German

Item No. 60013.1 This leaflet offers an overview of the KEIKO Benifuuki products and their preparation as well as info on the ingredients of this unique and interesting cultivar. Language: German

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Benifuuki No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Unlike regular Green Tea this Japanese green tea specialty from the 1st picking in May is slightly fermented. It comes from the tea variety "Benifuuki" and has a very high content of the antioxidative or antiallergic catechines EGCg and 3MeEGCg (EGCg3). The scent and flavor of this years harvest, when all conditions are just right during the time of the Benifuuki Spring picking surprised even us. We are delighted by this new harvest: As soon as you open the package a wonderful smell streams out, characteristic for Benifuuki and a little like that of very fine Oolong tea. The leaf structure is good and of a luscious green. In the cup the tea develops a soft green color with golden reflexions and caresses the tongue with playfully fruity and light with a subtle tartness and the elegant notes of jasmine in the scent. Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer. The production and also the fragrance are similar to that of Oolong tea. However, the freshly harvested leaves are not simply heated, but steamed briefly at especially high temperatures. Furthermore, the partial fermentation does not take place in a warm environment as with Oolong, but in the dark at a low temperature. Only the further drying and pressing process corresponds to that of Oolong tea. Thanks to this special processing this unusual tea stays green like a real Japanese tea!

Content: 0.05 kg (€259.00* / 1 kg)

€12.95*

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Benifuuki No. 2 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

This Japanese green tea from the 2nd picking is very tenderly fermented. It is made from the tea variety "Benifuuki". This is characterized by a particularly high content of the special active ingredient epigallocatechin gallate 3 (EGCG 3), which reaches its peak similar to the caffeine content at the 2nd picking. The yellowish-green, clear cup has a slightly tart aroma with a floral note, which is particularly emphasized when the infusion time is shorter. The production and also the scent is similar to that of the Oolong tea. However, the freshly harvested leaves are not simply heated, but steamed for a short time while overheated. Furthermore, the partial fermentation does not take place in a warm environment as with Oolong, but in the dark at a low temperature! Only the further drying and pressing process corresponds to that of Oolong tea. Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we ask you to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer.

Content: 0.05 kg (€219.00* / 1 kg)

€10.95*

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Benifuuki Powder - Organic Japanese Tea Powder

The tea cultivar Benifuuki is characterised by a particularly high content of catechins (EGCG and EGCG3) which are readily available to the body and for this reason it is often drunk in Japan for allergies such as hay fever. PreparationBenifuuki Powder can be whisked up with water using a Chasen, just like Matcha.The catechins give this golden green powder a strong and astringent aroma, which makes it very economical in use. Already half the usual (Matcha-)dosage results in a finely fragrant tea. Aficionados like to drink it pure. For those who find the taste too tart, we recommend a mild dosage, a combination with mild mulberry leaf powder or the use as a supplement in drinks and food. Prepared with a little water and lemon and/or apple juice, it is, for example, a wonderfully refreshing drink. Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the powder in the best possible way, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it in a cool and dark place, ideally in your refridgerator or freezer.

Content: 0.05 kg (€399.00* / 1 kg)

€19.95*

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Sencha - Organic Japanese Green Tea

For this Sencha, the small leaves that grow back after the first two harvests are used. For the third picking in July, the plants are no longer shaded, which results in a slightly higher tannin content, producing a pleasant, finely tart aroma. A refreshing, agreeable tea with a light green cup colour. We recommend two to three infusions for tea of the third picking. Storage In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer.

Content: 0.05 kg (€130.00* / 1 kg)

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